Lauren Powers , real name Laurie Mac Donald ,born 13.12.1961, is an American actress model, TV and podcast host, and author who is owner of Powers Fitness event. She started "Lauren Powers", a bodybuilding and fitness competition in Orange County Calif.. Powers competed in amateur bodybuilding contests from 2001 until 2014. She graduated Valedictorian from Huntington Beach High School.[1] She owned and operated a surfing academy on Maui while in college.[2] Powers graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi with a business degree.[2] Worked as a firefighter/ engineer until a discrimination lawsuit. Launched her fitness career.